Explore the Family Name Spolarich
The meaning of Spolarich
Americanized form of Croatian Špoljarić and Slovenian Špoljarič or Špolarič: patronymic from špoljar, špolar ‘locksmith, gunsmith’ (see Spolar, compare Spoljaric).
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How common is the last name Spolarich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spolarich has seen a shift in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked at 74,957 with a total count of 240 individuals sharing this name. A decade later, the ranking had dropped slightly to 77,522 even though the actual count rose to 247. This change represents a decrease in popularity rank by 3.42%, but an increase in the total number of people with the surname by about 2.92%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.09 to 0.08, marking an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #77,522 | -3.42% |
| Count | 240 | 247 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spolarich
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Spolarich surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, accounting for 94.17% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 94.74% in 2010. The representation of other ethnicities is quite minimal. In 2000, 3.75% identified as belonging to two or more races, but this percentage fell to zero by 2010. During the same period, there was a new appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity, registering at 2.43%. No people with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 94.74% | 0.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |